Sale 5264
London, South Kensington
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2 October 2007
Price realised
GBP 400
Estimate
A VICTORIAN SILVER SWING HANDLE SUGAR BASKET MARK OF CHARLES T. FOX & GEORGE FOX, LONDON, 1853 With rope twist border, the sides pierced with foliage and exotic birds, cast foliate handle and spreading foot, (replacement blue glass liner), height (handle raised) - 6½ in.(16.5cm.); ALSO an Art Deco silver cruciform cruet with 4 glass condiments (2 silver mounted) Wm. Hutton & Sons, Sheffield, 1930/1932 - 15 oz. (2)
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